"Tolchin mines the smartest brains in the field to create an essential book for novice inventors." —Barbara Corcoran, SHARK TANK

The process of inventing andbringing a product into the marketplace is fraught with legal pitfalls, costlydead ends, confusing runarounds, and missed opportunities. Yet through the mazeof hurdles to overcome, some seem to navigate the path to success without aworry. So what do these people know that the struggling inventor does not? Theyknow enough to ask the right questions and find the appropriate resources theycan count on. Luck may play a part, but having a team of experts to learn fromwill absolutely increase your odds of making it. Now, in Secrets of Successful Inventing, writer and importing professionalEdith Tolchin has put together sixteen top experts who offer valuableinformation related to the various steps involved in bringing an invention tomarket.

Ms.Tolchin has created an all-in-one guide that addresses the many critical issuesthat beginning inventors might never even consider. From prototyping to patenting,from licensing to marketing, each expert gives clear and practical advice tohelp inventors reach their goals. The book presents the chapters in a logical sequencethat will allow the fledgling inventor to navigate the waters of productdevelopment. By following the steps offered and by heeding the words of theseseasoned professionals, the reader will stand a better chance of avoiding pitfallsand finding success at journey’s end.

Normally,novice inventors spend thousands of dollars attending lectures and workshopsthat they hope will prepare them for the challenges that lie ahead. In Secrets of Successful Inventing, EdithTolchin provides a straightforward guide to the basics as well as a usefulresource to take your idea to the next level.

Edith G. Tolchin has worked with inventors for the past thirty years. She has held a prestigious U.S. customs broker license since 2002 and has interviewed over 100 inventors for her column in Inventors Digest. Edith is also the author of several books including Secrets of Successful Inventing: From Concept to Commerce and a comedic fictionalized memoir in 2017, Fanny on Fire (www.fannyonfire.com). Her writing has appeared in the Kelsey Review.